Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2024-01-02 17:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Join the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District as we kick off the holiday season with the Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival. This fun family event is a great way to get in the festive spirit.
This year, the cause is near and dear to the hearts of the customers and team of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District. If you have been in Coastal, Crystal River Outfitters and The Cyclery and have admired the amazing selections that we offer, a LARGE majority of this work is owed to our own Kelly Florip, our Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District Lead Buyer. She is constantly working her magic to ensure that our products and stores are ready to go and looking their best.
In August she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in her life and has a major journey ahead of her with treatment and travel for this treatment. Kelly and her husband Nick also have two young girls Mabel & Mylah. Kelly is a ray of sunshine and a rock in our community. Therefore, this year the proceeds from The Strolling Lights Festival will benefit Kelly Florip & her family to help with medical and travel expenses needed for her care.
If you are interested in donating, please visit our website for more information.
Grab friends and family and stroll through The District to admire the festive and uniquely decorated trees! Stop by M22 Glen Arbor for a glass of wine and some M22 gear! Then head over to Coastal to shop all the great gift ideas, apparel and more!

Great Lakes Untamed: A Documentary Film Series
2023-12-19 19:00 - 2024-01-02 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Experience the beauty, power and wonder of our unique Great Lakes ecosystem in this stunning three-part film series. We’ll present one episode on each of the following dates: December 5, 12 & 19, 7:00 PM.

Biking Tours
2023-12-30 09:30 - 23:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak inside some of the historic structures. Connect with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount. Book the bike tour first to get the discount. Bike rentals will be delivered at the starting point of the Port Oneida Tours or waiting for you at The Cyclery for Glen Haven Tours.
Reservations required.

Ranger guided winter hike
2023-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
All hikes start with an introduction at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Inside the visitor center, rangers will give visitors an introduction to the lakeshore. If there is enough snow, snowshoes will be provided free of charge. From the visitor center, everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day. Once there, the ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside for about two hours. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable.

Guided Winter Hikes
2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
“All hikes start with an introduction at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Inside the visitor center, rangers will give visitors an introduction to the lakeshore. If there is enough snow, snowshoes will be provided free of charge. From the visitor center, everyone will travel by car to the trailhead or area of the National Lakeshore pre-selected for that day. Once there, the ranger will help participants learn about the park’s unique features and winter’s effect on them by exploring and discovering clues on site. Be prepared and plan to be outside for about two hours. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable.
Please Call the visitor center at 231-326-4700 to make a reservation.
All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.”
